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Histamenon - Constantine IX ND
| Gold | 4.36 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine IX Monomachos (1042-1055) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1042-1055 |
| Value | Histamenon (1) |
| Currency | Second Solidus Nomisma (720-1092) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.36 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#400194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Histamenon coin is that it was used as a means of payment for the Byzantine Empire's military forces, and its value was equivalent to a month's salary for a soldier.
